[Ding... The Slaughter System has been activated. Congratulations, Host, on the completion of the activation mission: 100th kill.]
The mechanical voice echoed within Li Ming's mind, emotionless yet thunderous in impact. His breath caught for a moment. The weight of everything that had just occurred his abrupt arrival in this foreign world, the sudden flood of memories, and the execution he had just carried out,began to settle.
Yet, with the arrival of the system, the pain and confusion of transmigration melted into something else—joy.
A strange, quiet joy.
At least… at least now I have hope, he thought, his heart steadier than moments before. Hope that I might survive in this dangerous world.
Drawing in a deep breath, Li Ming focused and spoke inwardly, his voice calm and resolute.
"System, what are your functions?"
[Ding. Host, the system currently possesses three primary functions:]
1.) The system will issue tasks. Completing those tasks will reward you with Slaughter Points, which can be used to increase your cultivation.
2.) You can grow stronger by killing.
3.) This system severs all karmic connections. No matter how many lives you take, you will not suffer karmic backlash.
Li Ming's eyes narrowed slightly as he absorbed the information. His thoughts grew solemn.
These functions… they're perfectly aligned with my role in this world. An executioner surrounded by martial artists who can shatter mountains and divert rivers, who live for centuries, maybe even millennia. A high martial world…
A cold breeze blew across the platform, but he didn't flinch.
With this system, at least I won't die easily.
Determined to understand more, he asked again in his mind, "System, show me my status."
[Name: Li Ming
Martial Arts: None
Martial Cultivation: None
Slaughter Dao Cultivation: Mortal+ (10/10)]
His gaze lingered on the plus sign beside "Mortal+". Instinctively, he focused on it ,clicked it in his mind.
Suddenly, a strange energy surged within him.
It coursed through his veins like a raging river, sweeping through muscle and marrow alike. A cool sensation flooded his limbs, his breath deepened, and for a fleeting moment, he felt invincible like his strength could rend the heavens and split the earth.
But reason returned quickly.
No… it's just an illusion. I'm stronger now, but this is only the first step.
Suppressing his excitement, he composed himself and instructed silently, "System, open the status bar again."
[Name: Li Ming
Martial Arts: None
Martial Cultivation: None
Slaughter Dao Cultivation: Crimson Vein (1st Level) (0/20)]
Seeing the new rank-Crimson Vein ,a genuine smile touched his lips for the first time since arriving in this world.
The path of slaughter… begins now.